Bembe mask SOLD OUT
African art among the Bembe
The Bembe people live to the east of Hemba, on a territory bordering the western shore of Lake Tanganyika. The Bembe's artistic achievements are mainly represented by royal statues with original features. These masks were used by hunters who came from the banks of the Lualaba to settle on the shores of Tanganyika.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 38 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Excellent
African art among the Bembe
The Bembe people live to the east of Hemba, on a territory bordering the western shore of Lake Tanganyika. The Bembe's artistic achievements are mainly represented by royal statues with original features. These masks were used by hunters who came from the banks of the Lualaba to settle on the shores of Tanganyika.